Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Semester Exchange Spring 2027

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Friday, 21 August 2026

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vidianadem@its.ac.id
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Exchange for ITS Students

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is pleased to announce that applications for the Spring Semester Exchange Program 2027  (March – July 2027) are now open.

This program offers a tuition fee waiver. However, selected students are responsible for covering the following expenses:

  • Round-trip flight ticket

  • Visa and insurance fees

  • Learning materials

  • Facility fee

  • Dormitory and living costs in Malaysia

Students must also check and comply with the latest Malaysian Government entry regulations.

Eligibility

  • ITS Diploma/S1 students from Batch 2024

  • All ITS Master’s (S2) students (any batch)

Academic Information

Course List (students may only choose courses from one faculty):

ITS students must select courses from Semester 2 (Even Semester) and transfer a minimum of 12 SKS.

Program fee details

Visa Information

All international students must apply for a Mobility Pass if studying in Malaysia for 3–12 months. This includes:

  1. Applying for a Visa Approval Letter (VAL) through the EMGS STAR System: https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/

  2. Once approved, students must apply for a Single Entry Visa (SEV) at the Malaysian Embassy.

UTM International will assist students in applying for the Mobility Pass upon arrival in Malaysia.

Important notes:

  • Do not enter Malaysia using a tourist or entry visa.

  • Purchase flight tickets only after receiving the VAL.

  • For study duration under 3 months, ensure the visit pass covers the full study period.

  • Malaysia Immigration Website: https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/

Insurance Requirements

  • For study duration under 3 months: students must purchase a valid medical/travel insurance from their home country that covers medical and hospitalization costs in Malaysia.

  • For study duration of 3–12 months: students must purchase an insurance policy in Malaysia through EMGS during Mobility Pass application.

  • Insurance must cover: personal accident, inpatient treatment, repatriation, and death.

Accommodation

  • On-campus accommodation is guaranteed, subject to availability and room selection.

  • Students may also rent off-campus housing at their own arrangement and cost.

Required Documents

Please prepare the following documents in PDF format:

  1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  2. Certificate of Enrollment

  3. Official Academic Transcript (in English, minimum GPA: 3.0)

  4. One Recommendation Letter from an academic advisor

  5. Passport copy (valid at least until July 2028)

  6. Valid English Proficiency Score (TOEFL/IELTS/IBT/EFL/TEFL UPBG; minimum 500)

    • Scores from TOEFL Prediction, Dirpendik EFL, or UPT Bahasa screenshots are not accepted

  7. Learning Agreement – download at http://bit.ly/its-student-exchange

    • Only signature from Head of Department is needed

  8. Statement Letter – download at http://bit.ly/its-student-exchange

  9. Passport photo with blue background

  10. GCW Non-Degree Certificate (minimum C) or GCW Test Result (minimum 80)

    • S2 students may substitute with R2SEP certificate

  11. Statement letter from parents (in Bahasa Indonesia), declaring full financial and mental support (submitted during the interview)

Note: Incomplete or late applications will not be processed.

Application Procedure

  1. Complete the online application form: https://its.id/studyabroadITS

  2. Compile all documents into a single .zip or .rar file

  3. After submission, send a confirmation email to: studyabroad@its.ac.id

    • Email Subject: Confirmation Study Abroad Application_UTM_NAME_NRP

Important Dates

  • Application Deadline: 19 October 2026 (09.00 WIB)

  • Interview Session: 21 October 2026

Contact Information

For any inquiries, please contact Mr. Ade via email at studyabroad@its.ac.id
Email Subject: ASK_UTM

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